11,927 —
Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Dianella - North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in Dianella - North is 45, making it noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This area is home to 11,927 people and stands out for its high proportion of seniors compared to other similar suburbs.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Dianella - North — higher than 62% of areas.
| Dianella - North | 11,927 |
|---|---|
| 6059, WA | 24,169 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population is larger than about 63% of similar areas. Residents here are much older than those in most other areas, with a typical age 7 years higher than the state and national figures.
11,927 —
Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
45 yrs —
Older than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Older adults and seniors make up over half the population, with 22.5% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why children under 15 are well below the state average at just 15.2%.
22.5% —
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
15.2% —
Lower than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Dianella - North, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
Most residents are married (54.5%), while only 5.7% are in a de facto relationship, which is well below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.9% of the population.
0.9% —
Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
5.7% —
Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Dianella - North, Married is the majority at 55%; Never married is next at 30%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Dianella - North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/505021301/dianella-north/topic/demographics-identity